Antarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades – now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through

Rawpixel.com / shutterstock Published: May 8, 2026 2:00pm EDT For decades, Antarctica seemed to defy global warming. Since satellites began monitoring the poles in the late 1970s, the seasonal growth…

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We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer’s biggest event ever. It’s our job as turfgrass researchers…

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An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?

At their most intense, the downpours that drove widespread flash flooding across Wellington early on Monday morning would have counted as extreme even by tropical standards. But here in 2026,…

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